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Jakarta airport, four others reopen as Anak Krakatau ash disrupts air travel

Indonesia's main Jakarta airport and four other aviation hubs have reopened. Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau had previously caused their closure. This disruption impacted over 340,000 travelers and numerous flight cancellations. Authorities are now checking the airworthiness of affected aircraft. The volcano sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire,…

Seven Airports Still Closed Stranding Hundreds of Thousands of Passengers: Inside Indonesia's Volcanic Crisis

Anak Krakatau has stranded 270,000+ passengers and grounded 2,300 flights in Indonesia. Here's why 7 airports remain closed and what changed since Sunday.

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Is it safe to travel to Indonesia? Latest travel advice as volcanic eruption disrupts thousands of flights

More than 2,000 flights have been delayed following the eruption

Huge volcano eruption disrupts flights for 270,000 passengers across Indonesia

More than a dozen flights to and from Bali's main airport have been affected, while eight airports across Indonesia were forced to close entirely

Indonesia keeps several airports closed though Anak Krakatau volcanic eruption is easing

Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes and frequently experiences eruptions due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”

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Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

Eight Indonesian airports remain closed due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau. Jakarta's main airport will stay shut until 6 p.m. local time. Seventeen thousand people are affected by flight cancellations and disruptions. The volcano monitoring agency warns of a high probability of further eruptions. Schools in Jakarta and Lampung…

Is Krakatoa Erupting Again? Anak Krakatau Disrupts 209 Flights as Ash Spreads, Tsunami Risk Monitored

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Anak Krakatau's eruption has led to significant flight disruptions in Indonesia, with over 209 flights cancelled. Authorities monitor the situation, ensuring no imminent tsunami threat.

International Business Times UK

Flights halted as Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano eruption sends ash cloud 15km into sky

Anak Krakatau volcano eruption prompts cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Eight airports in Indonesia suspend operations after volcanic eruption

Eight airports in Indonesia, including Jakarta's main international airport, suspended operations Sunday after the erupting Anak Krakatoa volcano spewed clouds of ash across the archipelago. Geologists said that the latest series of eruptions does not have the potential to trigger a tsunami at this time.

France 24

Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has erupted, forcing the temporary suspension of flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption

Indonesia suspended operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa disrupted airspace, affecting more than 22,000 passengers and 209 flights. The volcano erupted repeatedly, prompting warnings for ships and a three-kilometre exclusion zone. Authorities said the latest eruptions posed no immediate tsunami threat.

From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child health

Childhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing undernutrition in many populous countries. Processed foods and lack of awareness fuel this growing public health crisis. Experts warn of a future surge in non-communicable diseases due to this trend. Urgent action…

Indonesia doubles down on coal to power its aluminum expansion

The Iran war has dented global supplies of aluminum, raising production costs for the metal used in buildings, cars and airplanes, among other things

Jakarta unrest: Protests turn violent, transport services disrupted after overnight clashes

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The Times of India

Transport services in parts of Jakarta were disrupted on Friday following overnight unrest near Indonesia’s parliament, with local media reporting rioting in the area. Several commuter rail services were suspended or rerouted, while bus operations near parliament were affected by road closures. Some toll roads in the vicinity were also…

Euronews

Haze from El Niño-fuelled wildfires threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warns

Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, an area three times the size of the capital Jakarta, the government said last week.

China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic ties

In Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central themes included security, politics, and economic interests, with both parties aiming to elevate military cooperation. Indonesia's strategy to maintain a balance in its relations with China and the United States was also a…

Indonesia eyes uninhabited island for 1st nuclear power plant

JAKARTA — Coal-dependent Indonesia is reviving decades-old plans to build nuclear power plants that were put on hold following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, as it seeks to meet its decarbonisation targets.

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At 36,000 feet, a plane carrying 153 passengers drifted off course after an unexpected 28-minute lapse by both the pilots

In a startling incident, two Batik Air pilots dozed off simultaneously for roughly thirty minutes, causing their aircraft to veer off course. Communications from air traffic control went unanswered during this time. Thankfully, the plane landed without any injuries, prompting Indonesian authorities to reassess protocols regarding pilot fatigue and procedures…

Both pilots fell asleep at 36,000 feet: How an Airbus A320 with 157 passengers flew unwatched for nearly 30 minutes

Both pilots of an Airbus A320 carrying 157 passengers fell asleep for 28 minutes while flying at 36,000 feet from Kendari to Jakarta. The aircraft remained on autopilot but drifted from its assigned route before the captain woke up, corrected the course and resumed communication with air traffic control. The…

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Making Asean matter to young people

Last week, I reconnected with an old friend over coffee after almost 16 years. We first met when I was a research fellow at Singapore's Institute of Policy Studies. Since then, our careers had taken us in different directions. Mine led me to the Asean Secretariat in Jakarta. Hers led…

Indonesia to close over 750 state-owned enterprises

JAKARTA — The Indonesian government will close more than 750 state-owned enterprises by year's end, President Prabowo Subianto said Friday, mulling the possibility of a special court to investigate "unproductive" boards.